New self-certification options being explored for building professionals

Published: 29 October 2024

The Government has announced a new programme of work to investigate options for a new self-certification regime for building and construction professionals.

Work is underway to develop a new opt-in self-certification regime for low-risk residential building work undertaken by qualified building professionals and accredited building companies, seeking to remove or reduce the third-party review role of Building Consent Authorities.

To read the Government’s announcement:

Read the Minister’s announcement on the Beehive website.

Trusted building professionals able to self-certify(external link) – beehive.govt.nz

Read the Cabinet paper.

Find more information on the new self-certification work programme on the Building Performance website.

New self-certification scheme for tradies and businesses(external link) – building.govt.nz

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Last updated: 30 October 2024